People in the community haven’t seemed to notice the longer mustaches, he said.

Movember is meant to remind people to stay healthy and to support those who are living with cancer, Mack said. Proceeds from the fundraiser go toward research for testicular and prostate cancers, for example. Some people participate to honor loved ones lost.

The officers participating in Mill Creek last shaved their mustaches on Oct. 31, Mack said. Trimming was discouraged.

“It’s just supposed to turn into whatever glorious mustache you can grow,” he said.